Bring seasonal colour to your garden with hanging baskets
Hanging baskets are the ideal way to create a colourful welcome at your front door, or to brighten up your patio.
At Dobbies we have everything you need to create your own, as well as stunning pre-planted baskets and pots that are ready-to-hang.
Planting up a hanging basket
Choose your basket
You’ll find a huge range at Dobbies to suit every outdoor space.
Add compost
Half fill your basket with compost. Moisture regulating compost is ideal.
Feed for healthy growth
Add slow release plant food and plant hydration crystals, then top with more compost.
Add thrillers, fillers & spillers!
Plant statement upright plants in the centre, trailing plants around the edge, then fill in the gaps.
Planting inspiration
How to plant a hanging basket
Have a go at creating your own hanging basket just in time for summer. It’s a simple and fuss-free gardening project that will instantly brighten up your outside space.
How to plant a pot or window box
Ideal for beginners, container planting is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to spruce up your garden and personalise your outdoors – just follow our simple guide!
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